The Steelers were without James Conner when the Patriots paid them a visit at Heinz Field on Sunday afternoon Authentic LaAdrian Waddle Jersey , but his absence didn’t stop them from snapping a three-game losing streak with a 17-10 win over a team that’s had their number of late.Conner’s replacement had a lot to do with that. Fifth-round pick Jaylen Samuels ran 19 times for 142 yards and caught two passes for 30 yards on a day when Pittsburgh’s other big offensive guns were quiet. Samuels only had 23 carries in the first 13 games of the season and said after the game that he’s never been a workhorse back at any level.Samuels was used often as a receiver or tight end in college and told Peter King of that he “never had 19 carries in a game” at any level. Samuels also never ran for 100 yards in a game before going off against New England.If Conner returns in Week 16 and stays healthy, Samuels probably won’t have 19 carries in a game again this season but the Steelers surely feel a lot more comfortable in the event he’s thrust into the lead role again. One of the biggest stories coming out of the New England Patriots’ 38-31 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday was the injury status of running back Sony Michel. The rookie was hurt early in the second quarter during a running play: he stayed on the ground after getting awkwardly twisted during the tackle attempt and had to be helped off the field. Michel was subsequently declared “out” after he was carted to the locker room.The injury looked bad but initial reports were actually rather encouraging: Michel’s injury was not expected to be season-ending, but until an MRI there was still uncertainty surrounding the first-round rookie. However Limited Shaq Mason Jersey , it now looks rather certain that he and the team have dodged a major bullet (according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport):This is the best possible outcome for New England and a player that missed most of training camp due to an injury to the same knee. While the timetable has yet to be set, it would not be a surprise to see the Patriots keep Michel out until after the bye week. After all, the team faces three middle-of-the-pack run defenses the next three weeks in the Buffalo Bills Drew Bledsoe Jersey Salute to Service , Green Bay Packers, and Tennessee Titans.That being said, New England will likely still bring in another runner to offer depth alongside James White and Kenjon Barner.[UPDATE] ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds more information about Michel’s diagnosis: